Advisory Details

April 3rd, 2025

Autodesk Navisworks Freedom DWFX File Parsing Memory Corruption Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI-25-199
ZDI-CAN-25970

CVE ID CVE-2025-1660
CVSS SCORE 7.8, AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AFFECTED VENDORS Autodesk
AFFECTED PRODUCTS Navisworks Freedom
VULNERABILITY DETAILS

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Autodesk Navisworks Freedom. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

The specific flaw exists within the parsing of DWFX files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a memory corruption condition. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS Autodesk has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2025-0002
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2024-12-12 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2025-04-03 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2025-04-03 - Advisory Updated
CREDIT Mat Powell of Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative
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